Registered Children's Home Manager - Colchester

Salary: £47,500 - £55,000
Location: Colchester, Essex

Are you an experienced leader in children's residential care looking for your next rewarding challenge? We're currently recruiting for a Registered Manager to lead a dedicated team at a well-established residential children's service in the Colchester area.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that puts children and young people at the heart of everything they do. The role offers strong career progression, a generous salary package, and a performance-based bonus of up to 20%.

About the Role

As Registered Manager, you will lead from the front — overseeing all operational aspects of the service while ensuring that children and young people receive the highest quality care and support in a safe, nurturing, and trauma-informed environment.

You'll be responsible for:

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Day-to-day leadership and service management

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Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations

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Supporting your team's development and wellbeing

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Driving occupancy and ensuring financial performance

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Working closely with external professionals and stakeholders

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Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and child-centred care

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a passionate, experienced leader who meets the following criteria:

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Minimum 2 years' experience working in a children's residential care setting within the last 5 years

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Minimum 1 year supervising or managing care staff

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Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

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Strong knowledge of Ofsted standards and safeguarding practices

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A trauma-informed, person-centred approach to care

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Excellent communication and leadership skills

This is more than just a management role — it's a chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people. You'll also benefit from:

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A transparent progression framework and career pathways

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Access to therapeutic training in trauma-informed care

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Supportive senior leadership and regional management

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Regular CPD opportunities and compliance training

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A collaborative, values-led culture

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A workplace that genuinely values its people

Values

We believe in creating meaningful outcomes for children by being:
Supportive, Ambitious, Loyal, Unique, Transparent, Engaging, and Meaningful.

If you're passionate about improving young lives and ready to step into a leadership role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you